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For some, weather or changes in seasons can make a big difference in fibromyalgia symptoms; sometimes cold, rainy weather can worsen symptoms. Watch as family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO,...Full Answer

There are many natural treatments for fibromyalgia, including getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, minimizing stress, exercising, and counseling or therapy. Watch family medicine physician...Full Answer

Long and short-acting asthma medications help control symptoms by lowering inflammation and decreasing constriction in the lungs. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, explain different...Full Answer

Tanning beds expose you to risks like skin cancer and premature skin aging, due to the UVA/UVB rays being emitted. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, discuss the dangers of tanning...Full Answer

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can cause conditions like cervical cancer and genital warts, and the vaccine can protect against common strains. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer...Full Answer

Stress can certainly have a negative impact on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), so it's important to manage stress properly. In this video, family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO,...Full Answer

An asthma action plan is a guide to help you manage your condition: when and how to take medications properly, how to track symptoms and when to contact your doctor. Watch family medicine physician...Full Answer

To ensure optimal treatment for your asthma, you must communicate openly with your doctor about your symptoms and how you feel. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, explain what to...Full Answer

You will know if your asthma treatment is working based on how often you have symptoms, how severe symptoms are, and how much it impacts your life. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle,...Full Answer

Lowering triglyceride levels is similar to that of lowering cholesterol; diet, exercise and medication are all key. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, discuss how avoiding cholest...Full Answer

Diet is a key factor in lowering high cholesterol; foods with cholesterol, trans fats and saturated fats should be avoided, while fiber is ideal. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO,...Full Answer

Exercise can indirectly reduce your cholesterol levels in that it helps to manage your weight. In this video, family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, explains how exercise can have a positive...Full Answer

To create a treatment plan for high cholesterol, working with your doctor is key; risk factors, medical history and lifestyle all play a role. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, explain...Full Answer

High cholesterol can be treated with medications that work through the liver or the stomach, but a low-cholesterol diet and exercise are also important. Watch as family medicine physician Jennifer...Full Answer

Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by nutrition alone - but the ability to do this should be determined by your doctor based on specific risk factors. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle,...Full Answer

Exercise can help manage diabetes in many ways, by keeping a patient's weight down and keeping a patient healthy and strong. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, describe the types...Full Answer

Exercise can be an important treatment option for chronic pain, depending on the cause of that pain. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, explain why a solid diagnosis is key to det...Full Answer

A common myth about fibromyalgia is that the condition isn't real; that the symptoms are all in a patient's head. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, explain how fibromyalgia is indeed...Full Answer

Fibromyalgia has many triggers that are different for each patient, but stress is one that affects many people. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, explain how stress can impact your...Full Answer

You will know if your fibromyalgia treatment is working based on how often you have symptoms, how severe symptoms are, and how much it affects your life. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle,...Full Answer

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that affects patients differently; it's important to know what your own triggers are to best prevent flare-ups. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle,...Full Answer

There are many types of physicians who can diagnose and treat fibromyalgia, including family physicians, internists and rheumatologists. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, discuss...Full Answer

Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) is often used to help fibromyalgia patients. In this video, family medicine specialist Dr. Jennifer Caudle explains OMT and the wide variety of patients...Full Answer

Fibromyalgia patients never need worry about being bored by limited treatment options. Family medicine specialist Dr. Jennifer Caudle describes the wide range of therapies that are effective.Full Answer

Exercise does much more than make a person look good, and nowhere is that clearer than when it comes to fibromyalgia. In this video, family medicine specialist Dr. Jennifer Caudle explains the...Full Answer

Fibromyalgia and Lyme disease share some symptoms, but they are very different diseases. In this video, family medicine specialist Dr. Jennifer Caudle explains how that affects the way these...Full Answer